Clare vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Boy #27,771 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

English Irish Italian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Clare Rank #27,771

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #27771 for Clare.

Is Clare or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Clare and Richard mean?

Clare means "clear, bright, famous" (Latin clarus origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Clare and Richard boy or girl names?

Clare is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.